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X927 XUM

2001 Honda CB500

Blue Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,856 mi
Last recorded32,856 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Honda CB50025,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX927 XUM
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 32,856 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 32,835 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 May 2017 32,835 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 32,763 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,817 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 26,817 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 22,658 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 22,292 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 21,594 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Oct 2012 21,594 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front brake slightly binding

Nearside rear wheel adjuster locking nut loose

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,854 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 20,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp beam image not up to manufacturer specification

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 17 Oct 2009 18,666 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,954 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 15,108 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 15,108 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 12,728 miles

How Reliable is the Honda CB500?

Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
7,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,526
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,227
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,110
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 808
Drive chain excessively loose 572
Full Honda CB500 reliability report

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X927 XUM is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 25,233 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CB500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X927 XUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Honda CB500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X927 XUM registered?

X927 XUM is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 6 January 2001.

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